Temperature-insensitive neurons in the posterior hypothalamus
A)play no role in the maintenance of core temperature.
B)increase their firing rate when temperature reaches a set point.
C)maintain a fairly steady firing rate.
D)increase their firing rate when core temperature increases.

Question

Temperature-insensitive neurons in the posterior hypothalamus​ 
A)play no role in the maintenance of core temperature. 
B)increase their firing rate when temperature reaches a set point. 
C)maintain a fairly steady firing rate. 
D)increase their firing rate when core temperature increases.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Temperature-insensitive neurons maintain a fairly steady firing rate regardless of changes in core temperature. Therefore, they do not play a direct role in the maintenance of core temperature, nor do they increase their firing rate in response to changes in temperature.

Temperature-Insensitive Neurons in the Posterior Hypothalamus​

Temperature-Insensitive Neurons in the Posterior Hypothalamus